Caramelised Pear and Vanilla Chai Spiced Oats Recipe

Chef Tom Walton says, “These comforting Caramelised Pear and Vanilla Chai Spiced Oats will have you jumping out of bed in the morning … or get someone else to whip them up and stay under covers! Califia’s Vanilla Oat Milk keeps them super delicious, creamy and plant-based.”

Caramelised Pear and Vanilla Chai Spiced Oats Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients

Homemade chai spice

• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp ground cardamom
• ½ tbsp ground ginger
• ½ tbsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tbsp ground allspice
• ½ tsp ground clove

Oats

• 2 Packham or bosc pears, cut into 6ths or 8ths, core removed
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 ½ tbsp chai spice
• 1L Califia Farms Vanilla Oat Milk
• Zest 1 orange or mandarin
• 1/3 cup toasted macadamia, crushed

Method

1. First, make the chai spice mix by combining the ingredients together well and store in a jar –
   Makes extra so you can use it for a delicious chai latte with more Califia Farms Vanilla Oat Milk later on.
2. Place a medium frying pan over a medium/high then add the coconut oil, 2 tbsp of maple and the pears.
3. Cook, tossing gently until they begin to caramelise then add the cinnamon and toss through. You’re looking for softened pears slices and a deep golden caramel. Transfer to a plate.
4. Combine the oats, 1 ½ tbsp of chai spices, remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup and ¾ of the Vanilla Oat Milk in a medium saucepan and cook over a medium/high heat, stirring often for 5 minutes.
5. Gradually add more milk as it cooks to create a creamy consistency of the oats. This
   will take about 15 minutes and you don’t want it too stiff. You can add a little water if needed.
6. Serve the oats topped with caramelised pears, caramel sauce and crushed macadamia nuts. Dive in and enjoy the day!

About Tom Walton

Tom Walton is a chef and cookbook author with a flair for innovative and delicious family-friendly food that’s also simple to make. Follow his Instagram here: @cheftomwalton.

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